The LNP | LancasterOnline Opinion department publishes reader letters in both the newspaper and online on Wednesdays and Sundays.

On the other five days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday), new letters are published online only, early each morning.

All letters, limited to 250 words, should be on topics that affect the public. Letters must include an address and telephone number for verification purposes. 

Letters will be edited for accuracy, grammar, clarity and length. Letters may be submitted using this online form.


Looking into the Russian history and definition of ‘czar’ [letter]

A czar, by definition, is a term often used informally to describe a person who holds significant power or authority, particularly in a specif…


Won’t be voting for Lloyd Smucker in next election [letter]

I’d like to add my own line to the July 7 LNP | LancasterOnline letter “A message for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker”:


Trump’s policies enable more global warming, which will lead to more weather catastrophes [letter]

There is nationwide sadness about all the people, including many young children, killed in the flooding in Texas. Some people say that cuts in…